Inmate Kristofor Pennewill (U37383) attacked a correctional officer at approximately 9:34 p.m. During a security check, inmate Pennewill approached a correctional officer in a disorderly fashion. Inmate Pennewill then proceeded to place his left arm around the officer’s neck and strike him with his right arm and fist. Officers then redirected inmate Pennewill to his bunk and applied wrist restraints.

The injured officer was examined by medical staff who noted swelling and redness to a left ear and an abrasion to a left ring finger.

Inmate Pennewill will receive a disciplinary report for this assault. The Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General will investigate this incident.

An Assault Advisory is issued by the Department of Corrections whenever a correctional officer or probation officer is attacked in the line of duty.

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As Florida's largest state agency, the Department of Corrections employs 24,000 members statewide, incarcerates approximately 98,000 inmates and supervises nearly 140,000 offenders in the community.